High-Protein | Fresh | Flavor-Packed
Servings: 4 large bowls
Protein: ~35–45g per serving
Time: ~30 minutes
🍗 Chicken
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with all ingredients.
- Grill, pan-sear, or air fry:
- Skillet: Medium heat, 5–6 min per side
- Air fryer: 375°F (190°C), 12–15 min
- Rest 5 minutes, then slice thin.
🥬 Crunchy Salad Base
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced or julienned
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: fresh mint or Thai basil
🥜 Creamy Thai Peanut Dressing (High Protein)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (or PB powder for lower fat)
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1–2 tbsp honey or sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- ¼–½ tsp sriracha (to taste)
- Water, 1 tbsp at a time, to thin
Instructions
Whisk or blend until smooth and creamy.
🥗 Assembly
- Add all veggies to a large bowl.
- Top with sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss lightly.
- Finish with crunchy toppings (below).
🌰 Crunchy Toppings (Optional but Recommended)
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts or cashews
- Sesame seeds
- Crispy wonton strips or rice noodles (small amount)
- Extra chili flakes or lime wedge
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 450–520
- Protein: 38–45g
- Carbs: 25–35g
- Fat: 15–20g
(Lower fat: use powdered peanut butter + extra yogurt)
🔄 Variations
Even Higher Protein (50g+)
- Add edamame
- Increase chicken to 2 lb
- Add a scoop of unflavored protein to dressing
Low-Carb / Keto
- Skip honey, use monk fruit
- Use PB powder
- Omit crunchy noodles
Vegetarian
- Swap chicken for baked tofu or tempeh
Meal Prep
- Store salad + chicken separately
- Dressing lasts 5–6 days refrigerated
- Add dressing just before eating
If you want, I can:
- Calculate exact macros
- Turn this into a Thai chicken wrap
- Make it spicy street-style
- Convert to air-fried chicken bites
